"electronics" meaning in English

See electronics in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˌɛlɪkˈtrɒnɪks/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-electronics.wav [UK] Forms: electronics [singular], electronics [plural]
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  1. Electronics is the branch of physics that uses electrical devices that operate by controlling the flow of electrons.
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  2. Electronics are the circuits and devices made from transistors and silicon chips, used in things like radios, TVs, and computers.
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